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Internships that make a difference. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Caddell, M. (2012, March). Internships that make a difference. Presented at The Gathering 2012

Engaging students in enhanced academic transitions – a case of online study skills resource SPICE (Student Pre-arrival Induction for Continuing Education) (2011)
Journal Article
Foster, M. (2011). Engaging students in enhanced academic transitions – a case of online study skills resource SPICE (Student Pre-arrival Induction for Continuing Education). Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education,

In the current educational landscape, with increasingly diverse student groups on programmes, traditional induction many not always be best suited to the needs of the students and programmes of study. Research shows that an extended induction which a... Read More about Engaging students in enhanced academic transitions – a case of online study skills resource SPICE (Student Pre-arrival Induction for Continuing Education).

Rethinking feedback in higher education: an assessment for learning perspective (2011)
Preprint / Working Paper
Sambell, K. (2011). Rethinking feedback in higher education: an assessment for learning perspective. England: Higher Education Funding Council

This discussion of feedback takes place in the context of growing arguments to change assessment in higher education so as to focus on learning rather than simply measurement.

Rethinking graduate attributes: understanding the learning journeys of part-time students in the Open University in Scotland. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Caddell, M., & Cannell, P. (2012). Rethinking graduate attributes: understanding the learning journeys of part-time students in the Open University in Scotland. In S. Oosthuizen, & B. Jones (Eds.), Part-Time study: the new paradigm for Higher Education?

Four in ten of Scotland’s university students study part time. But their voices and experience are often sidelined in debates about employability and graduate attributes. What do part-time students value in their course of study, and how does this di... Read More about Rethinking graduate attributes: understanding the learning journeys of part-time students in the Open University in Scotland..

Enquiry-based learning and formative assessment environments: student perspectives (2010)
Journal Article
Sambell, K. (2010). Enquiry-based learning and formative assessment environments: student perspectives. Practitioner Research in Higher Education, 4(1), 52-61

This paper outlines case study research into first-year students’ experiences of enquiry based learning (EBL) on a year-long introductory theory module. Students were supported to carry out a series of authentic small-scale enquiries involving: • wor... Read More about Enquiry-based learning and formative assessment environments: student perspectives.

Towards an assessment partnership model?: students' experiences of being engaged as partners in Assessment for Learning (AfL) enhancement activity (2010)
Book Chapter
Sambell, K., & Graham, L. (2010). Towards an assessment partnership model?: students' experiences of being engaged as partners in Assessment for Learning (AfL) enhancement activity. In S. Little (Ed.), Staff-student partnerships in higher education (31-47

The aim of this book is to build on existing and emerging expertise in staff-student partnerships that go beyond the consultation model, instead illustrating an approach of staff and students collaborating to facilitate institutional change. Followin... Read More about Towards an assessment partnership model?: students' experiences of being engaged as partners in Assessment for Learning (AfL) enhancement activity.

Studying childhood and early childhood : a guide for students (2010)
Book
Sambell, K., Gibson, M., & Miller, S. (2010). Studying childhood and early childhood : a guide for students. (2nd edition). SAGE Publications

Covering all the key themes, different theoretical views and approaches to studying childhood and early childhood, this book guides you through your course, telling you exactly what is expected of you throughout your studies. It will ensure you devel... Read More about Studying childhood and early childhood : a guide for students.

Studying early childhood: Part 3 - visits, observations, placements and dissertations (2010)
Journal Article
Sambell, K. (2010). Studying early childhood: Part 3 - visits, observations, placements and dissertations. Nursery World, 25, 15-18

Most early childhood degrees include 'real-world' experiences in early years settings and a related final-year project or dissertation. Make the most of these learning opportunities by bringing your critical thinking skills with you on the placement.

Studying early childhood: Part 2 - reading, writing and producing assignments (2010)
Journal Article
Sambell, K. (2010). Studying early childhood: Part 2 - reading, writing and producing assignments. Nursery World, 28, 15-18

When studying early childhood at degree level, it's vital to become fluent in appropriate ways of talking and writing about relevant ideas and concepts. This helps you produce effective assignments during the degree itself but, most importantly, also... Read More about Studying early childhood: Part 2 - reading, writing and producing assignments.

Studying early childhood: Part 1 - becoming an active learner (2010)
Journal Article
Sambell, K. (2010). Studying early childhood: Part 1 - becoming an active learner. Nursery World, 23,

When making the transition to studying at degree level, students will be challenged to think in new and unaccustomed ways, with different study practices than they have used before. Embarking on any degree involves a step-change in a student's approa... Read More about Studying early childhood: Part 1 - becoming an active learner.

Researching student employability: insights from the Open University. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Caddell, M. & Pegg, A. (2010, July). Researching student employability: insights from the Open University. Presented at Open University Conference 'Developing Student Employability: A 4 Nations Conversation., Edinburgh. (Unpublished)

A transer of graduate attributes, or boundary crossing and leaving? (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Caddell, M., Cannell, P. & MacDonald, J. (2010, March). A transer of graduate attributes, or boundary crossing and leaving?. Presented at QAA Enhancement Themes Conference 'Graduates for the 21st Century: Integrating the Enhancement Themes, Edinburgh. (Un